Question 1972Deck Safety70% to pass
The term that indicates how many tons of cargo a vessel can carry is _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) deadweight.
Deadweight refers to the total weight a vessel can safely carry, including cargo, fuel, water, stores, passengers, and crew. It represents the maximum carrying capacity of the vessel. This is the term that indicates how many tons of cargo a vessel can carry.
The other options are incorrect:
A) Loaded displacement refers to the total weight of the vessel and its contents when fully loaded.
B) Gross tonnage is a measure of the total enclosed volume of the vessel, not its cargo capacity.
C) Bale cubic refers to the volume available for cargo storage, not the weight capacity.
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